What is the cheapest way to get from Essendon to Lorne?

The cheapest way to get from Essendon to Lorne is to train and bus which costs $13 - $30 and takes 4h 6m.

What is the fastest way to get from Essendon to Lorne?

The fastest way to get from Essendon to Lorne is to drive which takes 1h 53m and costs $26 - $40.

Is there a direct bus between Essendon and Lorne?

No, there is no direct bus from Essendon to Lorne. However, there are services departing from Brewster St/Mt Alexander Rd and arriving at Lorne Hotel/Great Ocean Rd via Sunshine Station/City Pl and Geelong Station/Railway Tce. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 4m.

How far is it from Essendon to Lorne?

The distance between Essendon and Lorne is 158 km. The road distance is 141 km.

How do I travel from Essendon to Lorne without a car?

The best way to get from Essendon to Lorne without a car is to train and bus which takes 4h 6m and costs $13 - $30.

How long does it take to get from Essendon to Lorne?

It takes approximately 4h 6m to get from Essendon to Lorne, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Essendon to Lorne bus from?

Essendon to Lorne bus services, operated by V-Line Buses, depart from Sunshine Station/City Pl.

Where does the Essendon to Lorne bus arrive?

Essendon to Lorne bus services, operated by V-Line Buses, arrive at Geelong Station/Railway Tce.

Can I drive from Essendon to Lorne?

Yes, the driving distance between Essendon to Lorne is 141 km. It takes approximately 1h 53m to drive from Essendon to Lorne.

Where can I stay near Lorne?

There are 517+ hotels available in Lorne.

Essendon to Lorne - 3 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

There are 3 ways to get from Essendon to Lorne by train, bus, or car

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Train, bus
best
1. Take the train from Southern Cross Station to Geelong Stationtrain Geelong
2. Take the bus from Geelong Station/Railway Tce to Lorne Visitor Centre/Great Ocean Rdbus Coach
4h 6m
$14–30
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Sunshine Station/City Pl to Geelong Station/Railway Tcebus Geelong
2. Take the bus from Geelong Station/Railway Tce to Lorne Hotel/Great Ocean Rdbus Coach
5h 4m
$6–32
Drive 141 km
1. Drive from Essendon to Lornecar 141 km
1h 53m
$27–39

Essendon to Lorne by train and bus

36Weekly Services

4h 6mAverage Duration

$14Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Essendon to Lorne.

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Distance: 158.4 km
Duration: 4h 6m

What companies run services between Essendon, VIC, Australia and Lorne, VIC, Australia?

You can take a bus from Brewster St/Mt Alexander Rd to Lorne Hotel/Great Ocean Rd via Sunshine Station/Dickson St, Sunshine Station/City Pl, and Geelong Station/Railway Tce in around 5h 4m.

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